Wednesday, March 25, 2026

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Fire in Delaware poultry house kills 21K chickens

The Associated Press GUMBORO, Del. — Fire investigators say a fire in a Gumboro poultry house has killed 21,000 6-week-old chickens. The Delaware State Fire Marshal's...

USDA corn and soybean plantings forecast increases

WASHINGTON — USDA's Prospective Plantings report indicates that compared to 2014 farmers will plant more acres of soybeans but fewer acres of corn this...

Recipe for antibacterial plastic: Plastic plus egg whites

By Cal Powell Special to Poultry Times ATHENS, Ga. — Bioplastics made from protein sources such as albumin and whey have shown significant antibacterial properties, findings...

FDA to create standards for animal food ingredients

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has announced today a strategy to establish ingredient definitions and standards for animal food in order...

Tyson Foods announces plans for south Georgia

SPRINGDALE, Ark. —  Tyson Foods Inc. plans to discontinue operations at its Buena Vista, Ga., poultry plant at the end of May. In addition,...

McDonald’s to test all-day breakfast

The Associated Press NEW YORK — A McMuffin for dinner? It might happen, as McDonald's plans to test an all-day breakfast at some locations in...

Farmers and ranchers warn against estate taxes

WASHINGTON — Farm Bureau member Brandon Whitt recently urged Congress to repeal the estate tax to free up farmers and ranchers to build stronger...

House members seek to limit government support for corn ethanol

WASHINGTON — Eighteen members of the U.S. House of Representatives has sent a letter to an agriculture committee requesting that work on teh fiscal...

Simmons Foods receives Darden supplier award

ORLANDO, Fla. — Darden Restaurants recently announced that Simmons Foods, based in Siloam Springs, Ark., was named one of six "William B. Darden Distinguished...

Center of Plate Training planned

WASHINGTON — The North American Meat Institute Foundation (NAMIF) will offer Center of the Plate (COP) Training®, a three-day course covering the fundamentals of...

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